Trail Running calendar near Perrysville 2026-2027

Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.

A community run/walk on September 19, 2026 at Stone Mad Pub in Cleveland featuring a chip timed 5K and a 1 mile walk, with age group awards, event T shirts, food, and a post race beer for those 21 and over.

Mud Factor OHIO is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville, OH on September 19, 2026. The all-ages event includes a KIDZ Family Wave; waivers and photo ID are required and there are spectator and photo fees.

A two day festival in Shawnee Ohio on the Buckeye Trail featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a 10 Mile Hike and a backpacking workshop. Events occur on mostly single track trail within the Wayne National Forest.

A September 2026 trail race at Freedom Hills Ministries featuring a 1 Mile kids run, 5K and 10K with age-group prizes and finisher medals, plus an Ultimate Challenger that consists of a 5K every hour for 12 hours.

A five-event trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with weekly themed Tuesday evening races from late September through October. Distances are 3 to 5 miles and the final event at Camp Butler is dog friendly.

A field and trail running event in Millersburg, Ohio on 10/03/2026 featuring a 5k and a 0.5 mile timed kids run, held the same day as Charm Days with food, a pony parade, auctions and local sales.

Flag City Backyard Ultra in Findlay, OH is a last person standing race around Findlay Reservoir where runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop each hour. The event is self supported and features professional timing, live streaming, and a technical sh..

A chip-timed 5K and a 1.5 mile self-guided hike at Forest Ridge Preserve on October 3, 2026, with on-site care, food vendors, event shirts, and proceeds supporting the Moreland Hills Parks Commission.

The 8th Annual WQMX 5Kay offers a 5K run and 1 mile walk across unpaved Rufener Hilltop Farms in Mogadore, Ohio, with medals by age group and proceeds supporting WQMX Bosom Buddies for free mammograms.

Experience the vibrant autumn foliage of Mohican State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners and hikers can enjoy rugged paths and forest scenery alongside their leashed dogs in Perrysville Ohio.

A USATF-certified ultramarathon along the Ohio and Erie Canalway in Akron, offering a 100 mile course plus front and back 50 mile options. Mostly crushed limestone, aid stations every 4 to 6 miles, with 30 and 15 hour cutoffs.

A Halloween themed race day in Lewis Center with distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, awards, free photos, and event swag for most distances.

A night time 5K mud run in Oak Harbor with more than 20 obstacles and a lit, spooky course two weeks before Halloween. The event is not officially timed and donates 10 percent of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Test your endurance at Malabar Farm State Park with a twelve hour night run. Participate solo or as a relay team on a scenic loop featuring pavement, gravel, and grass while supporting historical preservation.

Experience the peak of autumn foliage at the Chippewa Creek Challenge in the Brecksville Reservation. Run a half marathon trail course through the heart of the Cleveland Metroparks amidst vibrant fall colors.

Trail races at Ledge Lake Lodge in Hinckley Reservation featuring half, full and double marathon loop formats across rocky, rooty terrain; the double marathon has a 16 hour cutoff.

A five event Tuesday evening trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with 3 to 5 mile courses at different park locations, a weekly surprise twist, series swag, and point based awards for overall and age group standings.

Experience the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park with a multi loop race through the woods. Choose between 10K, 20K, and 50K distances this autumn in Lewis Center.

Test your endurance at the North Chagrin Reservation with races ranging from a 5k to a 100k ultramarathon. Discover scenic forest trails featuring creek crossings and a unique knighting ceremony for long distance finishers.